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William Shakespeare was born more than 450 years ago. He is ___1___regarded as one of the greatest writers in history and is still influencing artists today. However, his language is too old-fashioned and difficult ___2___because his time was quite different from today. This has ___3___to a discussion: To update（更新） or not to update Shakespeare?

Some people think updating Shakespeare is necessary. They say Shakespeare’s plays are great, but what is the point if they cannot be understood? So many ___4___modern writers have rewritten Shakespeare’s plays in the way people speak today. This makes ___5___ clearer for today’s audiences （读者）. At the same time, audiences would still get as much ___6___ from the plays.

Some people ___7___. They think Shakespeare’s works are beautiful and timeless. The richness of the language and the playful use of words should be celebrated. There are good reasons why the plays are still being ___8___ today. Many of Shakespeare’s expressions are still used, for example, “All that glitters（发光） isn’t gold.” His works tell us what it ___9___ to be human. Topics such as love, kindness and friendship last through the ___10___.

What do you think? Should Shakespeare be updated?